Although a half-dozen expected shooters didn’t make it, forecasts of an excellent turn-out at the December 4 TEXtreme Field Target 2021 Season Closer proved spot-on; thanks to no less than TEN Ranchito Robinson “newbies” more than taking up the slack. Matter of fact, two of those RR newbies finished in the top four of a very strong field of twenty-three high-power airgun enthusiasts attracted from four states; largely by Airguns Of Arizona gift certificate awards totaling $850 in value awarded to the top three shooters. Ranchito Robinson regulars claimed two of the podium places, however second place went to a TEXtreme FT newbie.
Chuck Misenheimer prevailed for the win with an excellent 44/48 score using his .22 Daystate Safari topped with an Athlon Chronus scope, shooting 25.4 grain Redesigns (at undisclosed velocity). Chuck took home a $500 Airguns Of Arizona gift certificate for his fine shooting. Great shooting, Chuck! I believe he also took home one of several door prizes.
The Second Place $250 AoA gift certificate went to aforementioned TFT newbie; a gentleman named Michael Wendt. No-one seems to know much about this guy, where he came from, nor anything about his airgun background. However his 42/48 score suggests he must know a little something about either airguns, shooting, or simply GOT VERY LUCKY. And though one of his squad-mates insists the guy is QUITE a good shooter, everyone knows Ron Robinson might not be the most CREDIBLE witness!
Michael used an Element Nexus scoped FX Impact M3, shooting undisclosed .22 pellets 975 FPS. I’d be willing to bet Michael’s pellets weighed about 25.4 grains each; however everyone knows Ron Robinson might not be the most CREDIBLE ballistician. Excellent shooting, Michael… whoever you are.
Derrick Wall claimed the last podium spot and a $100 AoA gift certificate by posting a fine 41/48 score. Derrick shot a .30 Evol Magnon rifle equipped with an Aztec FFP scope; shooting JSB pellets at 870 FPS. Good shooting, Derrick.
Louisiana shooter Will Thibault delivered a very nice Element Titan scope courtesy of FX USA, to be awarded as the Match Director saw fit. Upon having his name drawn out of the pot for the scope door prize, Art Womack stated he’d actually used an Element Titan scope in Saturday’s match. Art having also donated two nice aluminum drinking cups as door prizes, I believe there must be elements of karma and kismet involved in his door-prize “luck”. However, everyone knows Ron Robinson might not be the most CREDIBLE spiritualist. Regardless, congratulations Art!
BTW, while composing the last paragraph and calling him to confirm he’d used an Element scope in the match, Art told me he’s constructing a spread-sheet of every competitor’s equipment. He will post that spread-sheet under this match report.
Having always thought Art looks like an old outlaw, I should probably feel guilty for assuming he was taking photos of every score-card in order to extract bribes. Thank you for donating the nice insulated drinking cups Art; and thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for also constructing the spread-sheet!
I’ve always suspected reformed outlaws more honest and dependable than the average human, and you lend credibility to that suspicion. And although everyone knows Ron Robinson might not be the most CREDIBLE judge of character, in Art’s case, I’ve judged that fine character correctly!
I want to again thank Airguns Of Arizona for their ongoing support of TEXtreme Field Target, and ask everyone to support those that support airgunning. THANK YOU, ROBERT!
Also many thanks to FX USA for the generous donation of the Element Titan scope. It found its rightful home with Art Womack; a very worthy recipient!
Thanks to Jerry Cupples for donating cool little PelletGage note pads. They were gobbled up quickly by every ravenous airgunner in attendance that didn’t already have one. Matter of fact I lost the last joint of my pinky in the note-pads melee. Thanks, Jerry! My lawyer will be contacting you soon.
Many thanks to three new TEXtreme Field Target shooters from Louisiana for making the trip. Hope y'all found it worth the drive. And thank you Carey for picking up the post-match Mexican food tab.
Thanks also to the Oklahomans for gracing TEXtreme FT again. Always a treat to have you guys.
I’ll take this opportunity to welcome Esteban Figueroa not only to TEXtreme Field Target, but to TEXAS. Esteban recently moved from Chile, has opened an FT Airguns storefront in Lewisville complementing his ftairguns.com website. He also shot a fine score of 40/48, good for fourth place in Saturday’s match. Good shooting Esteban, and nice meeting you.
Apologies to everyone, especially some new TFT shooters, for not having the opportunity for more conversation. I hope everyone enjoyed themselves, and found enough camaraderie to make up for my negligences.
Happy Shooting Y’all,
Ron
P.S.- I would greatly appreciate it if someone that took a photo of Art accepting his Element Titan door prize would either email it to me, or post it.
Chuck Misenheimer prevailed for the win with an excellent 44/48 score using his .22 Daystate Safari topped with an Athlon Chronus scope, shooting 25.4 grain Redesigns (at undisclosed velocity). Chuck took home a $500 Airguns Of Arizona gift certificate for his fine shooting. Great shooting, Chuck! I believe he also took home one of several door prizes.
The Second Place $250 AoA gift certificate went to aforementioned TFT newbie; a gentleman named Michael Wendt. No-one seems to know much about this guy, where he came from, nor anything about his airgun background. However his 42/48 score suggests he must know a little something about either airguns, shooting, or simply GOT VERY LUCKY. And though one of his squad-mates insists the guy is QUITE a good shooter, everyone knows Ron Robinson might not be the most CREDIBLE witness!
Michael used an Element Nexus scoped FX Impact M3, shooting undisclosed .22 pellets 975 FPS. I’d be willing to bet Michael’s pellets weighed about 25.4 grains each; however everyone knows Ron Robinson might not be the most CREDIBLE ballistician. Excellent shooting, Michael… whoever you are.
Derrick Wall claimed the last podium spot and a $100 AoA gift certificate by posting a fine 41/48 score. Derrick shot a .30 Evol Magnon rifle equipped with an Aztec FFP scope; shooting JSB pellets at 870 FPS. Good shooting, Derrick.
Louisiana shooter Will Thibault delivered a very nice Element Titan scope courtesy of FX USA, to be awarded as the Match Director saw fit. Upon having his name drawn out of the pot for the scope door prize, Art Womack stated he’d actually used an Element Titan scope in Saturday’s match. Art having also donated two nice aluminum drinking cups as door prizes, I believe there must be elements of karma and kismet involved in his door-prize “luck”. However, everyone knows Ron Robinson might not be the most CREDIBLE spiritualist. Regardless, congratulations Art!
BTW, while composing the last paragraph and calling him to confirm he’d used an Element scope in the match, Art told me he’s constructing a spread-sheet of every competitor’s equipment. He will post that spread-sheet under this match report.
Having always thought Art looks like an old outlaw, I should probably feel guilty for assuming he was taking photos of every score-card in order to extract bribes. Thank you for donating the nice insulated drinking cups Art; and thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for also constructing the spread-sheet!
I’ve always suspected reformed outlaws more honest and dependable than the average human, and you lend credibility to that suspicion. And although everyone knows Ron Robinson might not be the most CREDIBLE judge of character, in Art’s case, I’ve judged that fine character correctly!
I want to again thank Airguns Of Arizona for their ongoing support of TEXtreme Field Target, and ask everyone to support those that support airgunning. THANK YOU, ROBERT!
Also many thanks to FX USA for the generous donation of the Element Titan scope. It found its rightful home with Art Womack; a very worthy recipient!
Thanks to Jerry Cupples for donating cool little PelletGage note pads. They were gobbled up quickly by every ravenous airgunner in attendance that didn’t already have one. Matter of fact I lost the last joint of my pinky in the note-pads melee. Thanks, Jerry! My lawyer will be contacting you soon.
Many thanks to three new TEXtreme Field Target shooters from Louisiana for making the trip. Hope y'all found it worth the drive. And thank you Carey for picking up the post-match Mexican food tab.
Thanks also to the Oklahomans for gracing TEXtreme FT again. Always a treat to have you guys.
I’ll take this opportunity to welcome Esteban Figueroa not only to TEXtreme Field Target, but to TEXAS. Esteban recently moved from Chile, has opened an FT Airguns storefront in Lewisville complementing his ftairguns.com website. He also shot a fine score of 40/48, good for fourth place in Saturday’s match. Good shooting Esteban, and nice meeting you.
Apologies to everyone, especially some new TFT shooters, for not having the opportunity for more conversation. I hope everyone enjoyed themselves, and found enough camaraderie to make up for my negligences.
Happy Shooting Y’all,
Ron
P.S.- I would greatly appreciate it if someone that took a photo of Art accepting his Element Titan door prize would either email it to me, or post it.
I'm kidding. That's the lane that smoked me with the strong perpendicular cross wind!
. Chuck puts in a lot of time plinking at his home range and pesting at the local feed lots. Plus he's always willing to help out wherever he can. I'm proud to call Chuck a friend.
